In my 20 years of watching people work and discussing with fellow business owners, I’ve noticed something important: lots of folks are in jobs they don’t love because it doesn’t fit what they’re best at or passionate about. Business leaders I’ve talked to agree the productivity leaves a lot to be desired. They see talented […]

In the heart of an underserved community where opportunities were as scarce as the shadows during the midday sun, James grew up understanding that his dreams might be limited—not by his capabilities, but by a world not designed for him. As an African American in a community where every step forward seems to push him […]

In the corporate world, communication is often seen as the mother of all soft skills. If an employee is sound in spoken and written communication, it takes a lot of other ‘not haves’ for him to be deemed ineffective. Per Harvard Business Review, the communication umbrella opens up to include many aspects like verbal & written communication, friendliness, mutual respect, active listening, constructive feedback, confidence, and more.